4 ⭐ One of my reads of the year. A moving and loving read.

When Bronx music prodigy Jace and wealthy upper east sider Andrea first meet, it’s love at first sight, but love isn’t easy and along the way there will be bumps, but will love conquer all?

Imagine you’ve met your soulmate and are currently on tour with him and his brothers, you’re both incredibly in love with each other, but after seeing him in bed with another girl you run off back to the life you had sworn you had left behind. Years later you meet an old friend who asks you to marry him shortly after seeing each other again, but why? And will you say yes?
After learning more about love and life from a guy you used to hate, you finally see your soulmate again, and this time things are different. What do you do and what will you learn along the way?

I loved that this story wasn’t all Jace and Andrea and we got to see other characters and also what felt like a whole different story. The character development was also amazing and felt authentic, especially from the point of Jace’s brothers. Every character also had a backstory and each had complex issues that were resolved throughout the story.

I was sceptical when I saw that this was 540 pages and was 13 hours on audible, but I must say it was easy to get through and a throughly enjoyable and entertaining read.

Epic love story! I love love loved this story! I had all the feels while reading this book. It truly was an emotional roller coaster. One minute I was smiling and happy but the next I was furious wanting to throw my book against the wall. I honestly don’t cry very easily, but this book did have tears streaming down my face, not ugly cry but I could totally see this story being able to make people ugly cry!

4.5⭐ Remarkably moving!

Blue blood girl from the Upper East Side meets a poor musician boy and falls head over heels in love. 👛🎸

Now, let me say that insta love isn't one of my faves but DON'T let this turns you off because forbidden love is around the corner, The Space Between swept me away! It's a beautiful, magical, and emotional LOVE story. There is so much more to it but does take its time... be patient!

At 13 Hours+ or 542 pages, I thought this was a bit ambitious for a contemporary romance novel, but knowing I loved every book written by Sarah Ready in the last few years there's no chance I'm going to pass it up. I enjoyed French Holiday but this one tops that! Still, I think this book can be a hundred pages shorter and without the bitty steamy session. I don't think this book needs that. But I love the rollercoaster journey with Andrea and Jace and never felt bored. 🎢💘

James Fouhey (my new favorite) and Rachel F. Hirsch are both fantastic voices for the characters. A worthy read or listen.

The space between by Sarah Ready!! Published by Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), released on July 25,2023!!
Ohhhh my gosh, this was such a good book, it may have started semi slow but once it dig into the nitty gritty of the story wow was I in too too deep and unable to put it down! This book had ALL the feels, seriously all of them. Love loss,,emotional,,child abuse, deep emotional feelings, I just could not put it down once I really got into the story. This is the first book I read but Sarah ready and it will most likely not be the last.
I feel like I need a sequel to this one to read the in between of the in between of Jace and Andreas story You left me craving for more.
Do look for this book, you will not be disappointed. It’s available now on amazon and other retail sites!! If you are on the fence, do it add this to your TBR pile right now.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this one early!!! Definitely a
Five ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star book!!!

I am unwell.

Emotional. Raw.

Amazing character development and story telling. Leaned a little hallmark/cheesy at times but overall this was wonderful.

It's hard to rave about a book that made you cry without giving away spoilers, but the writing was evocative, and this book is a beautiful masterpiece.

The story spans over fourteen years and is divided into three parts:

Part 1 - Jace and Andi gave me Jack & Rebecca vibes from This Is Us (rich girl x poor guy, she leaves everything for him, one of them is a singer) I loved the 'young love' feels and I cried through the last four chapters 💔

Part 2 - I lost count how many times I teared up. Reid and Andrea's story was poignant and heartbreaking. Also, the surprising turn of events had me speechless.

Part 3 - To sum up what I went through, this book is a "kill me, heal me." Although my heart never fully healed, even with the perfect HEA ❤️‍🩹 Claudia's the cutest tho 🥹

𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁: I wish I could read it for the first time again 🪄

I love me a good romance novel but sometimes they get a little too heated for me. I thought this book had the perfect amount of spice and the twists and turns kept me interested. I would have loved more of part 2 and the relationship formed in those pages (trying to keep this spoiler free). Honestly I felt like this could have been a 3 book series because I would have loved to delve more into these characters and this world.

If you’re looking for a good cry, this is the book for you.

I had never read anything by this author before and I was pleasantly surprised.

Read this book, you won’t be disappointed.

What a great read. So many emotions.
We meet Jace whonis playing his guitar in Central Park for couns. When he is getting beat up due to taking short through the bramble..And comes to his rescue.
Jace is smitten by Andi and these two have a bond like no other. And is hiding a huge secret and when Jace finds out he is blown away.
And know how important music is to Jace and family and tells her family she is going to tour with Jace.
Jace finds Andk gives him courage and a voice that has been hidden to all.
When Andi finds Jace with someone else she runs back home, Jace tries to catch her but ends up crashing the cycle.
Years go by and when they run into each other again..the connection is like magic until it isn't. More years pass but you know that the bond between Andi and Jace is unbreakable and not without heartbreak.
When Jace finds Andi again they decide they will fight to be with each other as it is a live that has never ended.

Thank you soooooo much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗
"I voluntarily read and reviewed the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”


Beautiful!!!!

jace and andrea met when they were just teenagers on a fateful day in central park. however, they come from opposite sides of the track. andrea was born into one of the wealthiest families in new york city while jace lives in the bronx and makes a meager living playing small musical gigs with his brothers around town. despite their differences, the two have an unbreakable connection but it may not be enough to keep them together as life threatens to tear them apart.

this was such an emotional and bittersweet love story that had me feeling everything from anger to heartbreak to love. told in dual POVs, I loved getting to see both andrea and jace's perspective and really seeing how deep their emotional connection was and the effect they had on one another.

something unique about this romance was the way that we see our main characters go through their lives, spanning the course of approximately 15 years, and how their love changes and is lost and found throughout it. I was so invested in their story and their lives that I would literally get mad when things didn't go how I wanted them to. especially the ending of the book was just so good! it fully ripped my heart out but managed to put it back together by the end. my only quip is that the beginning was a bit slow for me and at times I wasn't super connected with the writing style but ultimately the story and ending completely redeemed itself for me!

this book covers so many poignant topics from grief to parenthood to found family and just so much more. such a beautiful and emotional story that I would definitely recommend picking up (although warning it might make you cry lol)

Andrea "Andi" Leighton-Hughes comes from the upper crust of New York society. Her family is cruel and cold, and she has never felt loved by them. She is sick of being a pawn in her father's business empire and craves a life where she can just be herself, rather than the role she was born into. One night, she meets Jace Morgan, a struggling musician, in Central Park and saves him from a brutal beating. They form an almost-instant connection and fall in love quickly - with Andi leaving her world behind to follow Jace and his brothers on tour after they both graduate from high school. A cruel twist of fate drives them apart, and their promises of forever to each other are shattered. Eight years later, they meet again in New York, and Jace is convinced this is their second chance, but Andi marries another man. Five years after that, they have another chance encounter that Jace questioning everything he thought he knew.

This book was absolutely incredible. After reading Ready's French Holiday earlier this year, I was so excited to see another new release from her and this one did not disappoint. I think I'd even say I enjoyed it more, and I LOVED French Holiday! This story was so tender, heartbreaking, life-affirming, joy-filled, and brilliant. Watching Jace and Andi navigate life both together and apart over the many phases they encountered was so compelling and I was thinking about these characters when I wasn't reading. There were so many twists, turns, tears, and triumphs in this story. This is a story about great love, but also about the strength to pick yourself up after a devastating heartbreak. I loved this story so much and can't wait to read more from Sarah Ready! She's become a go-to author for me.

TW: Death of parents, gun violence, attempted assault, child abandonment, death from cancer

I just finished this book and it is now one of my favorites! If you haven't read this book yet...go pick it up now

A breathtaking and emotionally charged journey that wrecked me in the best possible way! This book has quickly become my new favorite from the talented Sarah Ready, and for a good reason.

In this heartbreakingly beautiful tale, Sarah weaves a mesmerizing story of first love, second chances, and finding your way back to happiness even when life throws its toughest curveballs. Jace, the aspiring rock star, and Andrea, the lonely heiress, are from completely different worlds, yet their love story takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions that will leave you gasping for breath and reaching for tissues.

Sarah Ready's writing is so captivating that it had my heart melting in some moments and breaking in others. The way she crafts the characters and their journey is nothing short of masterful. Jace and Andrea's connection is so beautifully portrayed, and their chemistry is palpable, drawing you deeply into their world.

The Space Between will have you experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, from heartache to hope, and everything in between. It's a story that grips your heart and refuses to let go, leaving you utterly mesmerized from start to finish.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
SPICE: 🔥🔥

Two people from opposite sides of the track meet in Central Park and fall in love. Jace Morgan is a musician whose family knows all too well the struggles of life. A family without parents who is forced to continue and find success in the music industry. Andrea Leighton-Hughes wishes she wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth if it meant not being used by her family to advance themselves in a cutthroat world.

Andi runs away with Jace after their clandestine meeting in Central Park, and they try to build a life for themselves on their own terms. The pressures of being from completely different worlds force them apart. Eight years later, they meet again..but can they reconcile their differences, or is it too much?

I am a complete sucker for the right love at the wrong time, and this read was *chef's kiss*. Sarah Ready takes us on an emotional journey filled with angst and heartbreak, and she soothes our suffering with romance and happily ever afters.

I really enjoyed the push-and-pull dynamic between Jace and Andi throughout the years. We literally grow along with them as individuals and as a couple. We get so much depth in the development of their characters, and throughout the story, I found them consistently relatable.

If you need a heavier-than-usual romance read as the summer unwinds, this is a fantastic pick.

** I am voluntarily reviewing an advance copy of this book. Thank you to Sarah Ready, W.W. Crown, and Netgalley for providing an ARC. **

The Space Between // Sarah Ready

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Wow. Just wow. This book had me running late to an appointment and sitting in my car crying at 1pm on a Thursday just so I could finish it.

The Space Between is a contemporary fiction story following the lives of our two main characters, Andi and Jace, over the span of almost two decades as life circumstances kept pulling them apart and bringing them back together. This story navigates the nuances of difficult family dynamics and force the reader and the characters to realize that our perception of situations may not always be reality. There are unexpected twists and turns that made it a bit of an emotional rollercoaster in the best way! After finishing, I immediately ordered this book so I can have it as an addition in my home library!

Read if you love:
- Dual POV
- Character driven stories
- Emotional
- Found family

Jace and Andrea's love story had me invested from the start. They met in Central Park, and you could feel the sparks flying off the pages. Andi, a wealthy Upper East Sider, breaks free from the snobby rich girl stereotype, while Jace, a Bronx musician with a rough past, is truly inspiring. Their journey is filled with ups and downs, heartbreak, betrayal, and all the obstacles that had me rooting for them even harder. I listened to the audiobook narrated by James Fouhey and Rachel F. Hirsch, and it was spot-on! Their performances brought the characters to life in such an engaging way. James perfectly captured Jace's emotions, while Rachel added depth to Andrea's perspective. Their chemistry made the romantic moments even more heartfelt. This book is an epic love story with all the feels, and the audiobook narration takes it to a new level. I couldn't put it down, and Sarah Ready's writing is fantastic! I can't wait for more from her!

Sarah Ready’s upcoming novel, The Space Between, is an emotional roller coaster. Thank you NetGalley and WW Crown for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I definitely recommend checking the content warnings on this one. For spoiler purposes, I’m not listing them here.

This is Sarah Ready’s best book yet!! It was a little insta-love, which I don’t usually go for, but I loved it here. Jace and Andi had amazing chemistry and it was easy to root for them from the very first page.

The character I want to talk about most though is Reid Shilling. He is the most dynamic character I’ve ever read. When I first started reading this book, I hated him so much, he was my least favorite character in the while book. But before I knew it, I’d fallen head over heals in love with him.
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This book had very funny moments, but it also had rip-your-heart-out sad moments. This is probably the closest I’ve come to crying while reading a book.

If you’re going to read just one book by Sarah Ready, make it this one. The Space Between will be published on July 25.

Its been a while since a book has completely grabbed me and made me want to slowly savor it. This is my first from this author, but you can bet it won't be my last. From the beginning, you felt the angst that was surely going to play a big part of most of this story. Watching it all unfold was heartbreaking, surprising as heck as well as such a beautiful love story (or is it stories?). The gasps that I was emitting at certain parts of the story had my friends and husband laughing at me and asking what's wrong. A new favorite recommendation from me.

Unfortunately, this novel falls short of expectations. The writing style feels amateurish and reminiscent of poor quality work on Wattpad. The characters lack depth, coming across as one-dimensional, which hinders their believability. Additionally, the plot feels unrealistic, making it difficult to fully immerse oneself in the story. Overall, a disappointing read for those seeking a more engaging and well-crafted romance novel.